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Mariners Are Sectional Champs, Advance to Group 5 Semis

Nasir Jackson interception return for TD
High School North Mariners sectional champs photo 3
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The Mariners' offense was in full color in the second half; quarterback T.J. Valerio escapes the pocket and a would-be defender.

'Elite' company

Nov. 18, 2024-- Nasir Jackson (left) returned two interceptions for touchdowns, and High School North overcame a 20-7 halftime deficit to beat Rancocas Valley 42-27 and win their third straight NJSIAA Group 5 sectional title.

The second-half pick sixes made it three scores for Jackson, who also rushed for a TD in the first half.

Also with three scores was Cole Garrison, whose second-half touchdown runs contributed to the team's 35-point outburst to put the game away.

Cole Garrison breaks off one his three second-half TD runs

Cole Garrison breaks off one of his three second-half TD runs.

The run of consecutive sectional titles has the team "joining an elite group of Shore Conference programs to have accomplished the feat," according to the .

The team advances to the Group 5 semifinals, where they'll face Washington Township at home this Friday, Nov. 22.

Photos courtesy of .